8K Form

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report: March 7, 2012
(Date of earliest event reported)


KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
1-225
39-0394230
 
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
Number)
Identification No.)
 
 
 

P.O. Box 619100, Dallas, Texas
75261-9100
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(972) 281-1200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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Item 8.01    Other Events.

On March 7, 2012, Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced that Tony Palmer has been elected as President, Global Brands and Innovation. Mr. Palmer’s former position was Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. A copy of the news release announcing the election is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.




Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits
  
99.1    News release issued by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on March 7, 2012.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: March 7, 2012
By: /s/ John W. Wesley
 
John W. Wesley
 
Vice President and Secretary





EXHIBIT INDEX


99.1 News release issued by Kimberly-Clark Corporation on March 7, 2012.